Debrett's produces guide to modern motoring manners

Debrett's, the leading authority on etiquette, has produced a guide to modern
motoring - advising men not to be backseat drivers and women on how to get
out of a car without flashing their underwear.

"A chivalrous man will ensure that his female passenger is comfortable before the journey begins"Photo: SOLENT

9:48AM BST 31 Mar 2010

The 47-page book promises to finally teach drivers the "right and proper way to behave behind the wheel".

It encourages a return to the days when chivalry among male drivers was commonplace and provides advice on how to avoid a litany of embarrassing faux pas.

It recommends that men should open the door for a female passenger and wait for her to get in before closing it carefully behind her.

It adds: "A chivalrous man will ensure that his female passenger is comfortable before the journey begins. He should offer to take her coat, check that her seat is adjusted and be sure that the temperature's to her liking."

Debrett's insist that a true gentleman is never a backseat driver. The guide states: "She's in the driving seat. A chivalrous passenger is as well-behaved and polite in the car as he is when he's out and about.